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Top 9 tracks for your go-to graduation playlist

June means one thing for parents and kids – school’s out for summer! For some children, it might mean the end of a particular chapter in school: graduation. Weren’t they babies and toddlers just yesterday? We’ve got you covered with a playlist for this momentous occasion. Whether you’re planning a […]

5 reasons your child will benefit from a nature walk

Now that the weather is finally nicer outside, the world of activities to do with your children suddenly opens up to spending a lot more time outdoors! Not only is it great for you, as parents/teachers/adults to get outside, it’s even more beneficial for children to spend as much time […]

Encouraging your child to get out of their comfort zone

Last minute tips for Victoria Day PA day activities

With another hectic Mother’s Day behind you and the family, how did the Victoria Day long weekend creep up so quickly? No one would blame you for not having planned a weekend get away far in advance, what with the ice storm that came to Toronto last month, and the […]

Mother’s Day craft: 3 design ideas for DIY potted plants

With just one week to go until Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13, time is ticking to come up with a unique gift idea that the special woman in your life can treasure all year round. Flowers are beautiful, but waiting in line on the day to get fresh flowers […]

Practice reading ASL names | Learn fingerspelling

ASL Family Signs | Viewer Q&A

Learn how to sign different ASL family signs, including how to spell these words: Family Mom Dad Son Daughter Grandma Grandpa Godmother Godfather Godparents In-laws Half-brother Half-sister Adopt If you have any questions leave them in the comment section!

Sign Language is NOT Universal

Today I’m showing you the difference between ‘Sunday’ and ‘Awesome.’ Many people have asked me to demonstrate the difference between these two words, so I thought my first video back in the new year should be one that a lot of people have been asking for. The difference between ‘Sunday’ […]

We Hit 100,000 Subscribers! Thank you!

Watch as my kids and I wait out the follower number count to reach the BIG 100,000 subscribers! Our excitement in this video says it all – check it out. And if you haven’t already subscribed, you can do that here: http://bit.ly/1OT2HiC

ASL Sign Differences Part 2 | American Sign Language Signs

Here is part two from last week’s viewer question and answer about telling the difference between signs that look the same but are different words. Check it out above!